The
custom called GEET
The
custom of GEET encompasses quite a few types of Urdu
poetry, viz. Hamd, Naat, Sehra, Mehendi, Doli and
Rukhsat to name but the very basic few. Every singly
one a prayer on its own, full of well-wishes. The
custom of singing GEET is not peculiar to the Urdu
speaking peoples. This joyous festivity is as old
as time, for it is a human trait to express feeling,
and the GEET culture involves happiness as well as
sadness. All of us simply have different means of
expressing the way we feel. GEET is the culmination
of people coming together in loving brotherhood to
share joy, to share sorrow. GEET brings people together
in a way unique to its own demand. The joyful laughter
of loved-ones is an experience on its own.
SAGAA-I
Getting ENGAGED sends a clear message to any further
suitor: “This person is spoken for!”
SEHRA
The SEHRA is the bridal garland. It should preferably
be made up of fresh flowers that bring the promise
of a fragrant new dawn. Roses are preferred above
all flowers for the beloved Prophet (sallallahu alayhi
wa sallam) has said: “Should you wish to experience
the fragrance of my (s.a.w.) perspiration, smell a
rose.”
MEHENDI
The application of MEHENDI (Henna) is a habit of the
beloved Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). It
colours and cools the skin, and cools the blood system
as well.
RUKHSAT
Saying FAREWELL mean exactly that: “Fare well”
in your future endeavours. It is saying good bye to
the previous whilst at the same time, welcoming the
new life ahead!
Ustaad
Muhammad Is-haaq Sulaimaan Rawoot
Chishti Nizaami Qamari Maqaami Afiqui
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